JLS2016 Auto Electric Pistol

08/29/07 1235 hours

This is one of our standard electric pistols, and while the specs of it are nearly the same as the other JLS pistols, the look of this particular model is arguably one of the best.  The gun can fire at 180fps and is blowback, so the appearance is more realistic than of standard AEPs. Click the image-link to see the full description of this extremely affordable pistol:

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3181AB M4A1 Kit w/ Launcher, Stocks, and Grips

08/25/07 1316 hours

This is a very interesting electric rifle, in that it can be, and I quote, “configured into 6 different looks.” The true defining feature on this rifle is the attached launcher, which functions like a pump action shotgun. You get twice the firepower with one airsoft gun! Click the image-link to read the full description on this amazing product.

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A&K S-System M4A1

08/23/07 0817 hours

This AEG was recently reviewed by a customer, and he loved it! Therefore, I thought I would give this excellent airsoft gun an extra plug to further its “growing” popularity. Click the image-link below to see the full description on this product.

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Classic Army Price Reduction

08/18/07 0750 hours

Our Classic Army products are some of the best airsoft guns in existence, and recently we were able to massively drop the prices of all our Classic Army guns! What seemed unaffordable before is now easily within the grasp of the common airsoft player. On a few guns, we reduced the price over $300! Now is as best a time as ever to check our selection of Classic Army products.

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HFC 121 Green Gas Colt 1911

08/16/07 0821 hours

I’ll be the first to admit that many of our gas pistols could be considered “expensive” (that’s just because they are so high-quality, though). However, we still stock some relatively cheap gas pistols that anybody can afford. This one is the HFC 121, a powerful, sleek gas pistol that only costs $35. You can even choose whether you want it in black or silver! Click the image-link below to read the full description on this product.

Gas Pistol

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The Science of Airsoft

08/12/07 1150 hours

Airsoft, like any other sport, involves many scientific principles that go relatively unnoticed.  In the heat of battle, one rarely worries about something like the transfer of kinetic energy.  While knowing airsoft physics will not realistically help you in a game, the principles are good to know.  Knowledge of pellet ballistics, on the other hand, can help you with your game.

Pellets transfer very small amounts of kinetic energy mainly because of their size.  The transfer of energy is basically the power of impact.  Airsoft and paintball energy transfers have been compared, and paintball transfers substantially more energy.  Energy transfers are measured in joules, the SI derived unit of energy.  A standard .20g BB traveling at 300ft/s transfers .8 joules, while a standard paintball traveling at the same speed transfers almost 12 joules.  Energy transfer can actually be calculated using a mathematical formula; E = 1/2mv2, where E is joules, m is mass in kilograms, and v is velocity in meters per second.  Since paintballs transfer more kinetic energy, they could be considered more damaging than airsoft pellets.

The weight of airsoft pellets significantly affects their speed and trajectory.  The lighter a pellet is, the faster it will travel, but it will also be less accurate due to the fact it will be more susceptible to environmental factors like wind.  Heavier pellets have straighter trajectories, so they are favorable to lighter pellets, but in many cases heavier pellets cannot be used because the airsoft gun utilizing them is not strong enough to propel the pellets at a fast rate.  Therefore, players that wish to use pellets heavier than .25g usually need to upgrade their gun.  Another benefit of heavy pellets is that they decelerate slowly, unlike light pellets, which start fast but quickly lose speed.  Airsoft snipers usually use .30g pellets because of their high stability, but sniper weights can reach as high as .43g (although very expensive upgrades are required to use this grade of pellet).  The heaviest pellet is .88g, which is never used in airsoft because it is incredibly slow, not to mention very dangerous, as it is usually made of steel.

Pellet velocity is determined primarily by the tension of the spring being used to propel the pellet, or in the case of gas airsoft guns, the type of gas being used.  Energy transfer is relative to the speed of the pellet, and speed is also heavily affected by weight.  For example, a .12g pellet using .800J (the common energy rate of airsoft) of energy will initially travel 375fps.  However, a .20g pellet utilizing the same amount of energy only travels about 280fps, and a .45g pellet will travel at about 200fps.  For a .45g pellet to reach the velocity of a 375fps .12g pellet, it would need to utilize more than 2.50J of energy.

Bernoulli’s principle is the method through which pellets fly.¬† It is, interestingly, also the principle through which airplanes attain lift.¬† Bernoulli’s principle states that the velocities of fluids increase with a decrease in pressure.¬† In relation to airsoft, there is a fluid (air) above the pellet at a relatively high velocity, which means the pressure above the airsoft pellet is lower than the pressure under it, as there is a smaller amount of air flowing under the pellet as there is above it.¬† Therefore, the pressure under the airsoft pellet pushes up and lifts the pellet, allowing it to fly for a long period of time.¬† Hop-up systems in airsoft guns apply backspin to pellets, making air travel faster along the top of the pellet and creating a larger difference in pressure between the top and bottom.¬†

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Tokyo Marui Airsoft Manufacturer

08/11/07 1318 hours

Tokyo Marui is the top airsoft manufacturer in the world, closely seconded by Classic Army.  They are located in Tokyo, Japan, and sell mainly to Japan but also heavily to surrounding Asian areas, as well as worldwide.  The company is known for manufacturing high-quality AEGs (automatic electric guns), although they also produce electric, gas, and some spring pistols.  Beyond airsoft, Tokyo Marui is known for making radio controlled cars and tanks.  In fact, Tokyo Marui has combined the two hobbies, manufacturing radio controlled tanks that fire BBs. 

The AEGs that Tokyo Marui manufactures are primarily plastic due to Japanese law, so they are not as strong as the full metal counterparts created by competitors like Classic Army.¬† However, Tokyo Marui’s AEGs do achieve high speeds, high rates of fire, and are very endurable.¬† Tokyo Marui has several series of AEGs, which are categories of airsoft guns based off one, real firearm.¬† For example, some of the series Tokyo Marui features are the M14, MP5, and SIG series, although there are a significantly further number of series available.¬†

Tokyo Marui makes both automatic electric pistols and electric blowbacks.¬† While the EBBs fire at a slower velocity than the AEPs, they are more realistic in that their slides “blow back” when fired.¬† AEPs do not have this feature, as their internal workings take up all the room inside the device.¬† Tokyo Marui manufactures AEPs such as the H&K USP, Glock 18C, and Beretta M9.¬† Some EBBs they produce include M92F, Desert Eagle .50AE, and Combat Delta.

The gas pistols that Tokyo Marui makes are primarily blowback, and use HFC-134A as the means of propulsion, although green gas can also be used (although it usually damages the gun).  Some EBBs like the M92F and Desert Eagle .50AE have gas counterparts, but most of the pistols in the gas blowback section are unique to that area. 

Spring shotguns produced by Tokyo Marui are popular because they can fire three BBs at once.  Similar to shotguns are grenade launcher models, which also fire bursts of BBs.  Popular models for shotguns include the SPAS-12 and M3 Shorty, and for grenade launchers, include the M203 grenade launcher (which is actually attached to a rifle).

Many new AEGs have recently been announced, and there are many models that are rumored to come out, and most of them are highly anticipated.  Upcoming airsoft guns include not only AEGs but a variety of pistols as well.     

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UA-315 SUPER X-9 Sniper Rifle

08/10/07 1108 hours

This is a serious sniper rifle, and it is one of our overall top airsoft guns (next to Classic Army). It comes with scope, adjustable hop-up, and two loading fashions. Most importantly, it is accurate up to 175ft away, although you could still hit targets beyond that point. For the whole bio on this incredible item, click the image link below.

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